Kribensis size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 10 cm. The largest on record measured 11 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 4 Pelvicachromis species on LumaReef: 5.3 cm (Eye-spot Cichlid) to 12.5 cm (Yellow Kribensis).

Kribensis tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 60 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Nano tank or larger.

Kribensis water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 24–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 2–12 °dGH. Warmer than most Pelvicachromis on LumaReef (22–26 °C).

Kribensis tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 66 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Boesemani rainbowfish, Scissortail rasbora, and Sailfin molly.

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Kribensis

Pelvicachromis pulcher

West Africa's mild cichlid, quietly working and digging under the decor.

The Kribensis (Pelvicachromis pulcher) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. It lives on the bottom. Adults grow to about 10 cm; the largest on record measured 11 cm (total length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 60 cm long and water at 24–28 °C.

Size: 10 cm
Smallest tank: 60 cm
Temperature: 24–28 °C
Care: Easy

In the aquarium

Temperature24–28 °C

pH6.0–7.5

Hardness2–12 °dGH

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Moderate
Water layer: Bottom
Group: Lives on its own
Plants: Plant safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litres7 of them
Standard90 cm · 180 litres20 of them
Wide120 cm · 300 litres33 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres72 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres133 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres160 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along66 species

and 42 more species

Caution20 species

Not together13 species

Water temperatures do not overlap

Aggressive with peaceful

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: On the bottom
Largest on record: 11 cmtotal length

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCichliformes
FamilyCichlidae
GenusPelvicachromis
SpeciesPelvicachromis pulcher
Described byBoulenger, 1901

In other languages

English: Rainbow Krib
German: Purpurprachtbarsch
Russian: Пёстрый попугайчик

Quick answers

Kribensis size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 10 cm. The largest on record measured 11 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 4 Pelvicachromis species on LumaReef: 5.3 cm (Eye-spot Cichlid) to 12.5 cm (Yellow Kribensis).
Kribensis tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 60 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Nano tank or larger.
Kribensis water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 24–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 2–12 °dGH. Warmer than most Pelvicachromis on LumaReef (22–26 °C).
Kribensis tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 66 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Boesemani rainbowfish, Scissortail rasbora, and Sailfin molly.
Kribensis: alone or in a group?: It can be kept on its own.
Kribensis and plants: is it plant safe?: Yes, it leaves plants alone.